College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Gadsden, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative internship provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building a financial planning practice. Interns develop a practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and company resources. The program offers opportunities to build confidence, develop a professional network, and help people pursue financial freedom.

The internship mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career. Interns can participate year-round and have a flexible schedule around classes. They receive coaching, training, and development, and may obtain support for registrations and certifications such as Series 6, Series 63, and CFP®. Eligible students may have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor position upon graduation.

College Financial Representatives are independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. Contract approval requires a national criminal background check. Compensation is production-based and includes the listed learning and development incentives and productivity bonuses.

Requirements

• Be a full-time student; juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Have entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales.
• Be highly involved on campus, such as as a leader, athlete, or member of campus organizations or student government.
• Have excellent time-management skills.
• Have an interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Have business savvy and a desire to increase critical-thinking abilities.
• Complete a national criminal background check if offered approval to apply for an intern contract.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prospect and network to build a business and client base.
• Develop and execute a business strategy.
• Contact potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals.
• Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Obtain Risk Product State Licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to work around classes and other commitments.
• Support for insurance licensing, including life, health, disability income, and long-term care.
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Learning and development incentives of up to $1,000 per month, not inclusive of earned commissions.
• Productivity bonuses.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
• Coaching, training, development, and collaboration with business experts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed